Chowchilla vs Australian Logrunner
Orthonyx spaldingii compared with Orthonyx temminckii
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Chowchilla | Australian Logrunner |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Orthonyx spaldingii | Orthonyx temminckii |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Orthonychidae | Orthonychidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 24.5 cm (9.6 in) | 17.6 cm (6.9 in) |
| Weight | 156.5 g (5.52 oz) | 59.25 g (2.09 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Chowchilla
Least Concern
Australian Logrunner
About These Birds
Australian Logrunner
The Australian Logrunner is a distinctive ground-dwelling passerine found in the rainforests of southeastern Australia. Weighing about 59.25g with a wingspan of 17.6cm, it has spine-tipped tail feathers used as a prop while it rakes through leaf litter with its feet. It feeds on insects and other invertebrates on the forest floor.